County Dirt RD over Turkey Creek
PoorPosted for loadCovington County, Alabama · Turkey Creek Road · Structure no. 008108
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Dirt RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Dirt RD over Turkey Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 93 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Dirt RD over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is County Dirt RD over Turkey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does County Dirt RD over Turkey Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is County Dirt RD over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County Dirt RD over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.